Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt | Back to School Library Activity for K-2 or ELL

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Make back-to-school library orientation fun with this K-2 Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt! This picture-based elementary library activity gets students moving as they explore important library locations, collect puzzle pieces, and complete a fun library scavenger hunt designed especially for young learners.

Description

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FAST FACTS: K-2 LIBRARY ORIENTATION SCAVENGER HUNT

  • Recommended for: Grades K-2
  • Duration: One class period (about 30–40 minutes)
  • Student technology: None required
  • Formats: PowerPoint, Google™ Slides, & PDF
  • Customizable: Choose your library locations, drag and drop icons, and type your own location names
  • Library Icons: 55 movable icons included
  • Puzzles: 4 choices in full color and black-and-white
  • Accessibility: Alt text included in the PowerPoint and Google Slides versions

 

CUSTOMIZE THIS LIBRARY ORIENTATION SCAVENGER HUNT FOR YOUR LIBRARY

EVERY LIBRARY IS DIFFERENT!

This customizable library scavenger hunt includes 55 movable library icons so you can create an orientation activity that fits your own space.

Choose the locations you want students to explore, drag and drop the corresponding icons onto the scavenger hunt grid, and type your own location names.

Use the included icons for library shelves, book returns, tables, technology, displays, seating areas, supplies, makerspaces, and many more common library locations.

The 55 individual movable library icons also include alt text in both the PowerPoint and Google Slides versions.

HOW THIS K-2 LIBRARY ORIENTATION SCAVENGER HUNT WORKS:

Students work in small groups to:

  1. FIND the pictured library locations.
  2. COLLECT a puzzle piece at each location.
  3. BUILD the completed library puzzle.
  4. COLOR the matching picture.

 

No student devices or QR codes are needed. Students simply use their printed scavenger hunt page to explore the library.

Because this Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt uses picture clues, young students can participate without relying on written clues. The picture-based format also works well for beginning readers and English Language Learners.

4 VERSATILE PUZZLES

Choose from 4 different library-themed puzzles, each with full-color and black-and-white versions.

Ready-to-cut lines divide each puzzle into 9 pieces, or use the included unlined versions to adjust the difficulty. Cut fewer, larger pieces for younger students or more, smaller pieces for an extra challenge.

Each puzzle also has a matching coloring page, perfect for students to complete after assembling their puzzle or while waiting for other groups to finish.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS K-2 LIBRARY ORIENTATION SCAVENGER HUNT?

  • Editable scavenger hunt grid
  • 55 movable library icons
  • 4 library-themed puzzles
  • Full-color and black-and-white puzzle versions
  • Ready-to-cut 9-piece puzzle options
  • Unlined puzzle versions for adjusting difficulty
  • 4 matching coloring pages
  • Group labels
  • Detailed teacher directions
  • PowerPoint version
  • Google™ Slides version
  • Print-ready PDF files

 

ACCESSIBILITY: POWERPOINT AND GOOGLE SLIDES

Accessibility features have been added to the digital versions of this K-2 Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt.

  • Images include alt text in the PowerPoint and Google Slides versions
  • All 55 movable library icons include individual alt text in PowerPoint and Google Slides.
  • Clearly named individual icon files make it easier for teachers to locate the library images they need

 

PERFECT FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL!

Use this elementary library activity for:

  • Back-to-school library orientation
  • First library visits
  • Introducing important library locations
  • K-2 library lessons
  • Beginning readers
  • English Language Learners
  • Small-group library activities

 

This hands-on Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt helps students become familiar with their library space while moving, exploring, collaborating, and having fun.

FAQs

Do students need devices or technology?

No! No student technology is required. Students use a printed scavenger hunt page to find the pictured library locations.

Is this Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt editable?

Yes! Customize the scavenger hunt in PowerPoint or Google Slides by choosing from the included library icons and typing your own location names.

What if my library has different locations?

No problem! Choose from 55 included library icons and customize the location names to fit your own library.

Do I have to use 9 puzzle pieces?

No. Ready-to-cut 9-piece versions are included, but you can use the unlined puzzles to create fewer, larger pieces or more, smaller pieces.

YOU WILL NEED:

  • Printer/copier
  • Envelopes for puzzle pieces
  • Pencils
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • Optional clipboards

 

Prep your Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt once, save the envelopes and puzzle pieces, and use it again year after year!

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